We Were Dangerous
Part of Worldwide Wednesdays film series
We Were Dangerous
In 1954 New Zealand, rebellious teens Nellie (Erana James) and Daisy (Manaia Hall) make a daring escape from an institution for delinquent girls—only to be caught and sent to an even more remote facility on an isolated island. There, they are joined by Lou (Nathalie Morris), a well-to-do newcomer, and together they navigate a harsh new world under the strict rule of a devout and domineering Matron (Rima Te Wiata). Resistant to authority, the trio form an unbreakable bond, rejecting the institution’s rigid expectations and finding solace in their friendship. But as night falls, the island reveals its darker secrets—where reformation takes a sinister turn. When experimental punishments threaten to break their spirits, Nellie and Daisy plot rebellion, only to find themselves at odds with Lou, who fears the consequences of defiance. As tensions rise, the girls must choose between survival and resistance in a place designed to erase them.
Genre
Drama,
Women and Film,
Worldwide Wednesdays
Runtime
83
Language
English,
Maori
Director
Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu
Writer(s)
Maddie Dai,
Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu
Cast
Erana James,
Nathalie Morris,
Manaia Hall
Awards:
Nominee, Grand Jury Award ~ Narrative Feature, South by Southwest
Winner, Special Jury Award ~ Narrative Feature, South by Southwest
Opening at
Claremont 5 on Apr 16th
Newhall on Apr 16th
Glendale on Apr 16th
Town Center 5 on Apr 16th
Monica Film Center on Apr 16th
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